Headlands Beach State Park contains the largest natural sand beach in the state of Ohio. The beach located on Lake Erie in Lake County has a mile of beautiful sandy beach. The park is very popular with swimmers and sun bathers in the summer.
The park is located between two state nature preserves. Southwest of the park is Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve and to the east is Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve. From the beach you can see a breakwater extending north of Headlands Dunes Preserve. Fairport Harbor West Lighthouse is located at the end of this breakwater.
Facilities at the park include a large parking area, restrooms, 24 hour access to fishing along the breakwater, a mile of swimming beach, a playground for kids, a picnic shelter, two concession stands.
Our beach photos show mostly empty beaches, but that’s because they were taken in mid-May.
Additional information
- TrekOhio: Lake County Parks & Preserves — This is the county where Headlands Beach State Park is located; check out this page for links to the official site and for information on nearby parks and preserves.
- TrekOhio: Headland Dunes State Nature Preserve — This preserve is located next to the state park.
- ODNR: Park map
Location
- Address: 9601 Headlands Road, Mentor, Ohio 44060
- GPS Coordinates: 41.754586, -81.292459
- Google Maps: View on map or get directions
More on Lake County
Hiking A Nature Trail at Holden Arboretum
Hell Hollow Wilderness Area
Mentor Marsh State Nature Preserve
Penitentiary Glen
This post reminded me of home! I used to live near the coast and grew up close to the sea. Beautiful photos, what a gorgeous beach 🙂 x
I grew up on the east coast (New Jersey) and used to go to the beach regularly. It has that feel, but being fresh water, there’s no salt spray.
Beautiful beach. I am glad that You presented this beach that we can have an idea about it.
Thanks. It was an interesting place to visit. I enjoy seeing old lighthouses.